Ch 67- STI test review

A patient reports an open area on the penis. Which question will help the nurse with data collection?
1) "Do you think you have a disease?" 2) "Have you had sexual intercourse recently?"
3) "Are you promiscuous?"
4) "When did you initially notice this open area?"
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A patient reports an open area on the penis. Which question will help the nurse with data collection?
1) "Do you think you have a disease?" 2) "Have you had sexual intercourse recently?"
3) "Are you promiscuous?"
4) "When did you initially notice this open area?"
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A patient is experiencing dysuria, urinary frequency, and vaginal discharge. For which sexually transmitted infection should the nurse prepare the patient for testing?
1) Syphilis
2) Vaginitis
3) Chlamydia
4) Trichomoniasis
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A patient diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection reports having "no idea" how the illness was contracted. Which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for the patient at this time?
1) Anxiety
2) Knowledge Deficit
3) Ineffective Coping
4) Sexual Dysfunction
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The nurse is planning care for a patient with a history of sexually transmitted infections. What should be included in this plan of care?
1) Instruction to limit sexual contact until recovered from illness '
2) Plan for the patient to contact sexual partners regarding the diagnosis
3) Need to increase fluids and rest 4) Importance of adequate nutrition
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A patient with syphilis is allergic to penicillin. Based on this data, which medication does the nurse anticipate as appropriate for this patient?
1) Doxycycline
2) Amoxicillin
3) Gentamicin
4) Erythromycin
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The nurse is planning care to address pain in the patient with genital herpes. Which intervention would be appropriate for this patient?
1) Increase the intake of cranberry juice
2) Clean lesions two or three times a day with warm water and soap
3) Dry lesions with a hair dryer turned to the hot setting
4) Wear tight cotton clothing
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A public health nurse is educating a group of adults regarding sexually transmitted infections. Which is an appropriate statement by the nurse? 1) "Males have higher rates of gonorrhea and chlamydia, whereas women have higher rates of syphilis." 2) "Men are disproportionately affected by STIs compared to women and infants."
3) "Women often experience few early manifestations of the infection, delaying diagnosis and treatment." 4) "The incidence of STIs is highest among young Caucasian females."
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A gray vaginal discharge with an unpleasant fishy or musty odor is likely to be a symptom of which infection?
1) Candidiasis
2) Trichomonas
3) Gonorrhea
4) Chlamydia
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An adolescent patient worriedly shows the nurse a wart located on her vulva. Based on this data which diagnosis does the nurse suspect?
1) Condyloma
2) Genital herpes
3) Chancre
4) Secondary syphilis
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After a 5% acetic acid wash is applied to the cervix, the cervix blanches white. Based on this data, which conclusion by the nurse is appropriate?
1) Bacterial vaginosis
2) Monilial vaginitis
3) HPV
4) Cervical cancer
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During a physical assessment, the nurse notes vesicles. Which disease process is associated with this clinical manifestation? 1) Secondary syphilis 2) Herpes simplex virus 3) Hyperthyroidism 4) Gonorrhea2A young adult patient reports penile discharge and dysuria for three days. Which is the most likely cause of the patient's clinical manifestations? 1) Sexually transmitted infection 2) Orchitis 3) Spermatocele 4) All of the above1Which is not a warning sign of a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? 1) Penile discharge 2) Penile lesion 3) Testicular mass 4) Dysuria3Which is not considered a risk factor for male patients in terms of contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? 1) Multiple sexual partners 2) Smoking 3) Intravenous (IV) drug use 4) Unprotected sex2When conducting a physical examination, the nurse notes that the patient has a systemic rash. Which sexually transmitted infection may be the cause for this clinical manifestation? 1) Herpes simplex virus 2) Gonorrhea 3) Secondary syphilis 4) Chlamydia3Which is a clinical manifestation associated with neurosyphilis? 1) Systemic rash 2) Vesicles 3) Penile discharge 4) Psychosis4Which patient is at greatest risk for developing chlamydia trachomatis infection? 1) 16-year-old, sexually active, using no contraceptive 2) 22-year-old mother of two, developed dyspareunia 3) 35-year-old woman on oral contraceptives 4) 48-year-old woman with hot flashes and night sweats1The health-care provider prescribes metronidazole (Flagyl) for a woman diagnosed with trichomoniasis. Which statement should the nurse include in the discharge instructions for this patient? 1) "Both partners must be treated with the medication." 2) "Alcohol does not need to be avoided while taking this medication." 3) "It will turn your urine orange." 4) "This medication could produce drowsiness."1Which patient should the nurse anticipate a prescription for ceftriaxone (Rocephin) IM and doxycycline (Vibramycin) orally? 1) A pregnant patient with gonorrhea and a yeast infection 2) A nonpregnant patient with gonorrhea and chlamydia 3) A pregnant patient with syphilis 4) A nonpregnant patient with chlamydia and trichomoniasis2Which diagnostic test should the nurse question when prescribed for a patient diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)? 1) CBC (complete blood count) with differential 2) Vaginal culture for Neisseria gonorrhoeae 3) Throat culture for Streptococcus A 4) Nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT)3The nurse is providing care to a patient who will have abnormal cervical tissue removed via cryosurgery. Which term should the nurse use when educating the patient about this procedure? 1) Ablation 2) Excision 3) Hysterectomy 4) Chemotherapy1The nurse is providing care to a patient who will have the uterus removed due to uterine cancer. Which term should the nurse use when educating the patient about this procedure? 1) Ablation 2) Excision 3) Hysterectomy 4) Chemotherapy3The nurse is providing care to a patient who will have advanced cervical lesions removed via cold knife conization. Which term should the nurse use when educating the patient about this procedure? 1) Ablation 2) Excision 3) Hysterectomy 4) Chemotherapy2Which clinical manifestation noted during the physical examination is a prodromal sign for genital herpes? 1) Dysuria 2) Muscle pain 3) Abnormal sensation 4) Swollen lymph nodes3The nurse is providing care to a patient who will receive toxic medication via intravenous infusion to treat cancer. Which term should the nurse use when educating the patient about this procedure? 1) Ablation 2) Excision 3) Hysterectomy 4) Chemotherapy4During an assessment, the nurse suspects a patient is experiencing genital herpes. Which clinical manifestations cause the nurse to come to this conclusion? Select all that apply. 1) Low blood pressure 2) Headache 3) Fever 4) Back pain 5) Vaginal discharge2 3 4 5The nurse instructs a married couple on the importance of treatment for a chlamydia infection. Which statements indicate that teaching was effective? Select all that apply. 1) "He could get an infection in the tube that carries the urine out." 2) "She could have severe vaginal itching." 3) "It could cause us to develop rashes." 4) "She could develop a worse infection of the uterus and tubes." 5) "She could become pregnant."1 4